Job Description

Northern Star Academies Trust seek to recruit the very best people to work across our Trust Partnership. We are seeking a friendly, organised and highly efficient Reception & Administration Officer to join our school team. This varied role is central to the smooth running of the school and provides vital administrative, finance and HR support.

The successful candidate will be the first point of contact for parents, visitors and staff, delivering a professional reception service while providing comprehensive administrative support across the school. Responsibilities include pupil welfare and first aid support, maintaining accurate records, supporting admissions and attendance, assisting with school events and trips, and liaising with external agencies and contractors.

The role also includes finance administration such as processing orders, supporting audits and managing payments, as well as HR administration including staff induction, recruitment support, absence recording and compliance with safeguarding and employment regulations.

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, confidence using IT systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy school environment. Experience in a school or similar setting and knowledge of systems such as Arbor would be an advantage.

In return, we offer a supportive team environment and opportunities for training and professional development. This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2026 working term-time only plus 5 training days. Working hours are 37 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 4.30pm, Friday 8.30am until 4pm.

Please be aware that school will be closed to enquiries due to the Christmas holidays from 20 December 2025 until 4 January 2026. Enquiries sent to the recruitment email will be picked up on the following dates: Monday 22nd, Tuesday 23rd December and Friday 2nd January 2026

How to apply

Please Note: CVs and applications via Indeed will not be accepted

1. To apply to work with Northern Star Academies Trust, please complete your candidate profile via the Every Portal here: https://candidates.every.education/

2. Copy and paste this link into your browser and click apply on the advert:

https://candidates.every.education/Vacancies/Details?advertKey=cbe5adfd-d136-4f9a-941a-fd2a928cd914

To access your application visit https://candidates.every.education/ and click on My Applications.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS Criminal check. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Local Government Pension Scheme Excellent CPD opportunities Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay. A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 21,257.00-22,280.00 per year

Work Location: In person